teemuj

Ok, thanks for the information.

How about sinking fund payments? Do they transfer from the previous owner to the new one, or are you expected to make sinking fund payment to the condo upon change of ownership?

I am looking to buy condo in Bangkok area. just wondering how in the Thai system you can make sure the condo you purchase does not how outstanding mortgage or loans taken against it that would then later on fall into the purchases liability. Is this done during legal confirmation of title to real property in Land office?

I am planning to buy condominium in Bangkok and now consider second hand ones as the main target group, i.e. buying from private owners rather than a developer. Condo's might be of varying quality and legal issues to my understanding are not as clear as with developers.

For example, how can it be checked that there is no outstanding loan taking out on the condo you are planning to buy (once location and orientation of windows/condo is acceptable)? Is this information hold at the Land Department?

As a start of a checklist others that might come into mind in general about the condo project:

- name of developer (background check reputation)

- name of management company (background check reputation)

- land ownership status (common areas owned by condo owners)

- near-by building going to be developed

And about condo itself:

- condition of condo (any specific signs to look out for?)

- parking space owned?

- working of all electronic appliances

- etc

I am sure I am missing some important factors...

From what little I know multiple re-entry permit costs more than a single one, but is there any other requirements? E.g. do you need to show tickets for travel, or fill in the application more than one trip outside Thailand?

30k euro is about 40k USD at the moment, so that should not be a problem.

Any recommendations in terms of good layers for the process? PM me if naming is an issue on the board. Thanks

1681 is the metered taxi call center(number painted on most taxi's). I've used it a couple times and they are always on time and will call about 30 mins before the taxi arrives to tell me the license plate of the taxi picking me up. My cousin's GF also uses it alot with no problem.

Excellent, thank you. Also relaying the registration number is a good idea, thanks.

And no, my GF does not work in Nana or Soi C, but does sometimes need to move around at odd hours.

No luck so far with either expat Khmers or Khmer restaurants. Search to continue. I agree with the comment on Khmer food being more delicate instead of (often) chilli-attack, which is something I really like.

To add a twist to the topic - would it be ok to send the funds for condo purchase in several separate lots, i.e. say 30k euro at a time (depending on exchange rate at the time)? Would I be able to register the title deed with several foreign exchange transfer forms for one purchase only?

Is there any taxi number in Bangkok where you can call one 24/7? I know there is plenty of taxis around, especially at night time, but this would be safer option for girlfriend to move around especially late at night. There has been problems before with threatening taxis, over charging and general feeling of insecurity with some of the taxis.

So I suppose at least well known restaurants are non-existant. Food is actually only part of the reason to go, the other being able to find local khmers (my gf is khmer). Is there any place for khmer-town around Bangkok?

Can anyone recommend khmer/cambodian restaurants in Bangkok? or places owned / cambodian run?

As for the second question, go to the nearest Thai Department of Land Transportation office with the following:

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Then you'll need to take the reaction, theory, and practical driving exam there.

Thanks for quick reply!

Do I need to have my own bike for the practical driving exam, and if yes, can I rent one without a valid driving license?

Would anyone know good shop for Honda XR (400 in my case) spare parts (particularly electric start set, rackets and body kits)?

Secondly, how would one go about getting a motorbike driving license without having one existing one anywhere else already?

Cheers, T